Northeast Basketball

State Tournament, 50 years ago, 1976: Lincoln Northeast's 54-52 win over Hastings was all over the papers. A dramatic game played in front of, likely, the biggest crowd to ever see a prep game in the state, over 13K.

1986 State Tournament, 40 years ago. The LJS and OWH had photos of three of the four Class A games: Lincoln Northeast v. Norfolk Omaha Northwest v. Omaha Central Hastings v. Creighton Prep Plus, a cool bonus shot of LNE/Norfolk from the AP.

State tourney, 30 years ago: The Northeast defense pressures a Grand Island pass, 1996 I believe I spy a pink sweater! (LJS photo)

@JeffMotzKFOR @LNEbbasketball Jeff, those mid-90’s northeast teams are still making me proud to be a rocket to this day.

@GarthGlissman @MDobber10 @JeffMotzKFOR @SuitUpVarsity @LNEbbasketball Growing up as a Lincoln Northeast kid the mid 90’s was incredible for state basketball. Can never forget spending all day down there watching state basketball. The students on those old wooden bleachers on the sidelines was the best!

@GarthGlissman @JeffMotzKFOR @SuitUpVarsity @LNEbbasketball At Creighton Prep, we would be amazed by them. They just knew how to win.

@JeffMotzKFOR @SuitUpVarsity @LNEbbasketball The mid-90s was a golden era for HS basketball in Lincoln. All four Class A schools (Northeast, Southeast, East, and Lincoln High) had high-level players and were among Nebraska’s top teams. The energy at Devaney when those teams played at State represented the best of HS sports.

@JeffMotzKFOR @LNEbbasketball That was a star studded team. I miss the pink sweater Collura wore.

@JeffMotzKFOR @SuitUpVarsity @LNEbbasketball Hard to believe any team with some of the names on that roster would be underdogs. How many went on to play college basketball, 5-6?

@JeffMotzKFOR @SuitUpVarsity @LNEbbasketball The Lincoln Northeast teams of the mid-90s were iconic.

On this date 30 years ago, we were the defending state champs and the underdog heading into the Class A state championship. We walked out with the gold after defeating a very talented Columbus squad. The second of four consecutive titles for @LNEbbasketball in the 1990s.

Final in District A-7 🏀 Papillion LaVista South 50 Lincoln Northeast 30. Thank you seniors for all you have given to the program.

We’ve had them before, but now — for the first time on NOSS Sports — we get them in their own gym. It’s @PLSbasketball and @LNEbbasketball for the A-7 District Semifinal at 6pm! Stream it here or on nossmedia.com/noss-sports! #nebpreps

Another Saturday doubleheader at two different places! First up, @GretnaEastGBB, as the Griffins try to make it three years in a row going to state. Tipoff at 1pm on nosssports.mixlr.com/events/4884397. Then, our first-ever trip to @PLSHSTitans, as the reigning Class A champions (@PLSbasketball) begin their title defense at 6pm on nosssports.mixlr.com/events/4884399! #nebpreps @GEHSBBBoosters @GEHSGriffins @PLS_activities @VikingsNW @LNEbbasketball @RocketAthletics

Winn Wins: Lincoln Northeast alum, Christian Winn, grew up right down the road from Nebraska Wesleyan. He now is helping them win in his junior year, NWU claimed the out-right ARC Regular Season title on Saturday. (@NWU_Basketball, @LNEbbasketball) 🏀⬇️ 1011now.com/2026/02/25/win…

Lincoln Northeast Varsity Boys Basketball 🏀 will play Saturday, February 28 in NSAA District A-7 at Papillion LaVista South (6:00pm)

Final from Ed Johnson Gym in the LPS JV tournament, the Rockets defeat North Star 55-52 to win the championship.

After the 3rd quarter in the championship game of the LPS JV tournament, the Rockets lead North Star 40-33 in Ed Johnson Gym.

Third quarter action has the Rockets 25 Gators 23 with 5:02 left in JV B🏀.

At halftime in the championship game of the LPS JV tournament, the Rockets lead North Star 25-23 in Ed Johnson Gym.